Lift-u | NHTSA Recall #09E051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E051000 by Lift-u. Includes 8,351 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Lift-u is recalling certain wheelchair lifts sold as originally installed equipment for various heavy duty transit buses and also sold as aftermarket equipment. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these wheelchair lifts as original equipment. the vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the safety recall began on august 26, 2009. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E051000

Manufacturer: Lift-u

Report Received Date: 2009-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 8,351

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Lift-u is recalling certain wheelchair lifts sold as originally installed equipment for various heavy duty transit buses and also sold as aftermarket equipment. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.

Consequence Summary: The lift passenger could be seriously injured.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these wheelchair lifts as original equipment. the vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the safety recall began on august 26, 2009. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6ya7~558f_xc25

NHTSA ID: 09E051000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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